1. Who is eligible for application?

Any Filipino citizen and resident aspiring to be a professional singer or songwriter can apply. For songwriters, you must be between 18-35 years old at the time of application. For singers, you must be between 18-25 years old at the time of application.

2. Where can I apply?

You can only apply online. Log on to: http://www.7101musicnation.com.ph.

3. When is the application period?

July 1 – August 31, 2011.

4. What do I need to submit to apply?

You must first complete the online application form. Then submit one (1) audio file in English or any local dialect, and a video (2 mins. max) where you should state your name and answer the question "Why should I be chosen to be a part of the ELEMENTS: National Singing & Songwriting Camp 2011?" before performing a snippet of the song.  For songwriters, it should be an original composition. For singers, it should be an original filipino song performed a capella.

5. How many songs can I submit for consideration?

It is one (1) song per person per entry so choose your best work! Only one (1) application per person will be screened.

6. Can I apply as a singer AND songwriter to the camp?

You must prioritize. You will be screened according to your choice.

7. For songwriter, what if there is more than one composer per song?

Again, it is only one (1) song per person per entry. If there is more than one songwriter, a primary composer must be identified. That is the person who will be considered. So if your songwriting partner wants to attend s/he must submit a separate song.

8. As a singer, may I submit an original composition?

As long as you follow the other requirements for the song submission, an original composition is allowed.

9. For singers, are we allowed to submit a song performed with a partner or a group?

No, you are only allowed to submit a song performed solo and with no instrumental accompaniment (a capella)

10. What does a professional release/performance mean?

It means being paid to perform at an event. Or being recorded and having your recording sold either through physical copies and/or online.

11. How do I know if my application is valid?

You have to confirm your application via your e-mail address. Once you do, your application is valid. Otherwise, your application will not be screened by the committee.

12. Where will the Camp be?

The camp will be held in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Actually, it will be in Bahura which is about 25 minutes away from the Dumaguete City Airport. Should you be chosen as a participant in ELEMENTS, the 7101 Music Nation team will take care of your transportation needs to, from, and during the Camp.

13. Do I need to bring an instrument?

We will be providing a few guitars and keyboards but please feel free to bring your own guitar or any other instrument smaller than that.

14. Is there an application or Camp fee?

None. All accommodations, meals, and transfers from major cities of departure will be covered. All you need to do is make sure that you complete the necessary steps for application found in the website and send in your best entry.

15. What is the application and selection process?

You must first successfully complete the online application form. This will be screened by a panel of professional singers and songwriters. Potential attendees will be notified via e-mail that they have passed the preliminary screening. Live auditions will thereafter be held in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to decide on the final sixty (60) Campers who will join ELEMENTS.

16. How do I know if I will participate in the live auditions?

Finalists will receive a call from the 7101 Music Nation Team within a week of the close of the application period. You will also be notified via e-mail regarding the live audition schedules. The news will also be posted on our official website. If you do not confirm your audition slot within two (2) days of the announcement, your slot will be given to the next candidate.

17. How will I know if I get accepted?

The names of the final sixty (60) campers will be posted on the 7101 Music Nation website and will be notified via e-mail. The news will also be posted on our Facebook page If you do not confirm your slot within (5) five days of the announcement, your slot will be given to the next candidate.

18. How many slots are available for ELEMENTS?

There are sixty (60) places available. Thirty (30) singers and Thirty (30) songwriters.

19. Who else will be at the Camp?

Twenty (20) professional artists will be at the Camp to teach, speak, and share their experiences and know-how with you.

20. What do I need to bring to the Camp?

Nothing but comfortable clothes, a healthy and open attitude, your thinking cap, the music in you, and no thoughts of a diet. Seriously.
For other inquires, please send a message to askus@7101musicnation.com.ph. Stay in touch with us. Join the Nation!

21. What should I put in the Video Application?

The video should be 2 minutes long. You should state your name and answer the question “Why should I be chosen to be a part of the 2nd ELEMENTS National Singing-Songwriting Camp?” before performing an excerpt of your composition.

22. Can I submit songs without Lyrics?

All songwriting applicants must submit a song with lyrics.